yes, flying on Delta, but availability is scarce. it's amongst the lowest number of miles you can use to get to TLV from JFK. it is 40k o/w in Y, 60K o/w in J (prices quoted to me by VS agent - I have not been able to find dates to book) - not bookable online, have to call in to book, as Israel is one of the (many) countries (e.g. Spain) to not appear on their list of countries for online booking

yes, flying on Delta, but availability is scarce. it's amongst the lowest number of miles you can use to get to TLV from JFK. it is 40k o/w in Y, 60K o/w in J (prices quoted to me by VS agent - I have not been able to find dates to book) - not bookable online, have to call in to book, as Israel is one of the (many) countries (e.g. Spain) to not appear on their list of countries for online booking

One can dream... but I have seen business availability on Delta metal U.S. - Europe with only $5.60 in surcharges for 45K (or was it 50K?). You can always use that to get part of the way I suppose.